Verrazzano College Idea Takes Shape in New York
New York report outlines plans for Verrazzano College to open door to students soon. Gilbert A. DiLucia of Greenwich Village leads fundraising and development with backing to purchase a 302 acre Woodridge, New York site and more than 1 million dollars in assets. The project builds on his prior charity work with Books for Asia and aims to create a liberal arts institution inspired by the 16th century explorer.
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Verrazzano College plan eyed by educators leaders
A group of educators led by Prof. Donald Sheehan proposed Verrazzano College to train future leaders in international affairs. The 18 month study estimates 16 million dollars to establish, starting with 5 million and a 10 year building program. Dibucia aims to raise 4 million from business and foundations and 1 million in assets already on hand.
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Litter problem shift from tourists to locals in survey
A Keep America Beautiful survey shows 78 percent blame local residents for litter, 13 percent blame tourists, with many saying littering is worst near home and in all seasons. The study notes tougher penalties and new courthouse-ordered cleanup sentences nationwide.
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Branigin Calls For Better Care in Public Funds
Indiana Governor Roger D Branigin urged a better housekeeping job in spending public funds at a closed Budget Committee meeting. He called the session exploratory and said no specific recommendations were made while study examined requests for the Indiana Girls School Purdue and Ball State universities. He emphasized aligning allocations with legislative intent and clearer spending programs.
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